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Jim Jordan Hails ICE as 'Doing the Lord’s Work' After Viral Videos of Force

His CNN remark underscores intensifying legal challenges alongside official defenses.

Overview

  • Pressed by CNN’s Dana Bash about viral clips of aggressive tactics, Jordan said he was not familiar with the specific incidents and pledged potential oversight review.
  • DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin defended an officer in the Chicago-area episode, saying protesters were blocking an ICE vehicle as the video was filmed.
  • The ACLU of Colorado and migrant advocates filed a lawsuit alleging federal officers unlawfully arrested migrants in the state.
  • One widely shared video shows the Rev. David Black struck in the head by a pepper ball outside an ICE processing facility near Chicago.
  • Jordan also criticized sanctuary jurisdictions, claiming local facilities release detainees instead of cooperating with ICE detainers, as social media backlash grew over his remarks.